The Home Buying Process
The Home Buying Process
From the initial consultation, to planning your search, to guiding you through closing, I am are here to help. Simply click on any of the photo or text links below to start learning about the home buying process in detail.
Inspection Importance
Finding the Right Home
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Obtaining a Mortgage: Learn about pre-approval, types of mortgages, and more.
Buying New Construction: Buying a brand new home is a great way to get everything on your "must have" list. Read about the various factors to consider when building a home.
What is a Short Sale?: If you're considering buying a short sale listing, it is extremely important to fully understand how these listings work.
What is a REO Property?: Real Estate Owned (REO) properties can be an opportunity to find a home at a great price, but it's important to be aware of all the benefits and challenges this type of listing has to offer.
Choosing the Right Area: Type of community is just as important as the type of property when you are house hunting. Here are some factors to keep in mind as you search.
House Hunting Tips: Make your search easier and more streamlined with these tips.
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How to Negotiate the Price on a Home: You've found the right home and want to put in a offer. Learn how to make a good first offer, the risks of lowballing, and factors that lead to offer rejection.
Home Inspection Importance: Having a home inspected is key to make sure you know what you are buying. Learn how to find an inspector, what will be checked, and what the report ultimately means.
Closing on a Home: Congratulations, you've made it to the closing table! Here is what to expect.
Moving Checklist: Keep yourself organized and plan ahead to make moving a little easier.
Jumpstart your search.
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MARK SIMPSON, Assoc. Broker/REALTOR®
Licensed in NH & ME
Cell: 603-370-0253
simpsonrealty@comcast.net
Serving Your Real Estate Needs Throughout The Greater Seacoast Regions Of Southern New Hampshire & Southeastern Maine
- Referral Assistance: I'd be happy to assist you with locating a real estate professional proficient in any areas of the country that may be located beyond the scope of my coverage.
Testimonials
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Mark was our agent when we purchased the condo many years ago. We were very pleased to have him represent us as our agent again. Charlie and Lorilee Buzby
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- Lorilee A. Buzby
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Simply said, Mark is the best!
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- Sophye M. Zoukee
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Mark has been incredible! My family and I have been working with him for over 15 years. He knows the market and New England area, he is very professional, approachable and has outstanding communication skills. Thank you!
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- Igor A. Vladimirov
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Mark is amazing! He made the whole process of buying a house in a different state so easy, eased our stress! He works with great integrity from how he dealt with us! We will definitely call Mark again for buying another home or selling ours!
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- Grace Mary Stanley
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He was excellent with every detail
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- Claudia Patricia Young
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Mark is very professional, knowledgeable, & wonderful to work with.
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- Linda Bridges, Personal Representative
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Great communication and insight was provided by Mark.
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- Stanley Cherian
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Mark was great to work with. He took pride in assisting us and was there for us whenever we needed anything.
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- Nicholas Riley Young
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Mark was recommended by our lawyer, Jack McGee. From the moment we met Mark and Kelly, we found them to be very nice, honest, and helpful. We felt very comfortable with them and felt that they would work hard to get us the best price for our house as they could. We live in Massachusetts and the house we were selling is in Portsmouth, N.H. so I made a lot of calls to Mark with questions that I had, and he always answered when I called and always either had the answer right then or would find the answer and get right back to me. We felt that we could trust him, as he was always respectful of us and of the house that he knew held a lot of memories for me. We would recommend Mark very highly, and we appreciate everything he did for us. Sincerely, Sharon and Don Foss w
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- Sharon Foss, Trustee
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